Question : Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select 'No correction required'.
Everyone sincerely and positively were ready to find a solution to the serious issue of the sewage system.
Option 1: Everyone were sincerely and positively
Option 2: Everyone was sincerely and positively
Option 3: No correction required
Option 4: Everyone had sincerely and positively
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Correct Answer: Everyone was sincerely and positively
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Indefinite pronouns such as everybody, everyone, etc. have a singular force; therefore, they are always followed by singular verbs.
Therefore, the correct sentence is: Everyone was sincerely and positively ready to find a solution to the serious issue of the sewage system.
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